The Lakewood Health System has welcomed several new additions to the community, with multiple births recorded in August and September 2025. Parents from various locations, including Motley, Sebeka, and Staples, celebrated the arrival of their newborns, each bringing joy to their families.
Jacquelyn and Christopher Goff of Motley welcomed their daughter, Ari Sue, weighing 5 pounds, 15 ounces, on August 22, 2025. On the same day, Kassandra Smith and Tanner Mattson from Sebeka celebrated the birth of their son, Sullivan Dale, who weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces.
The following days continued to bring happy news. Madison and David Erickson from Backus introduced their son, Henry Alexander, weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces, on August 23, 2025. Meanwhile, Sarah and Nicholas Skjonsby from Park Rapids welcomed their daughter, Jori Anne, weighing 6 pounds, 13 ounces, on August 24, 2025.
As August came to a close, more families joined in the celebrations. Lauren and Perry Mast of Browerville welcomed their son, Lincoln Allen, who weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, on August 25, 2025. The same day, Alexandra and Dalton Butler from Motley celebrated the arrival of their daughter, Eleanor Mae, weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces.
The following day, Mackenzie and Dillan Eischeid from Staples announced the birth of their daughter, Evelyn Jane, who weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, on August 26, 2025. On the same date, Alexa Stoner and Brady Walcheski from Little Falls welcomed their son, Parker Eugene, who weighed a healthy 9 pounds.
As September began, the joyful announcements continued. Alyson and Jacob Levig from Pillager celebrated the birth of their son, Warren Jacob, weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces, on August 28, 2025. On September 5, 2025, Christina and Ethan Johnson from Staples welcomed their daughter, Laynee Teresa, weighing 6 pounds, 9 ounces, while Kailee and Myron Ripplinger from Little Falls celebrated the arrival of their daughter, Renlee Rose, weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces.
Further joyful news came on September 10, 2025, as Paige Reisdorfer and Zach Nalipinski from Long Prairie welcomed their daughter, Autumn Laura, who weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. On the same day, Cortney and Randy Espe from Wadena celebrated the birth of their daughter, Lorelai Irene, who weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces.
As the month progressed, more families experienced the joy of new life. On September 11, 2025, Anna and Lucas Hodnefield from Brainerd introduced their son, Harrison Michael, weighing 8 pounds, 9 ounces. The following day, Kara and Brenen Brockpahler from Sebeka announced the birth of their son, Porter Marvin, who weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces.
The trend continued with Tara Stang and Joe Cottrell from Sebeka, who welcomed their daughter, Wrenley Rose, weighing 7 pounds, 15 ounces, on September 12, 2025. Rebecca Doble and Dustin Quirk from Little Falls celebrated the birth of their daughter, Lily May, who weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, on the same day.
As September rolled on, Kelly and Anthony Pogreba from Staples announced their daughter, Willa Christine, weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces, on September 16, 2025. Erica and Andrew Braun from East Gull Lake welcomed their son, Westin Dallen, weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces, on September 19, 2025.
In the days that followed, Heather and Mason Elbert from Verndale celebrated the birth of their daughter, Suzanne Lily, who weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, also on September 19, 2025. Finally, Kirsten and Stephen Gertken from Staples announced the arrival of their daughter, Josephine Lillian, weighing 7 pounds, 15 ounces, on September 22, 2025.
The joyful announcements culminated with Shiloh and Chris Cooper from Ottertail welcoming their son, Troy Sylas, weighing 8 pounds, 4 ounces, on September 24, 2025. Amber and Kirk Workman from Aitkin celebrated the birth of their son, Barrett Michael, who weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, on September 25, 2025. The series of births concluded with Ameara Chenoweth and Tyler Davis from Bemidji, who welcomed their son, Malakai Matthew, weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces, on September 29, 2025, and Erica and Casandra Castillo from Brainerd celebrating the arrival of their daughter, Alivia Rae, on September 30, 2025, weighing 7 pounds, 1 ounce.
The Lakewood Health System continues to play a vital role in supporting families during these remarkable moments, contributing to the growth and unity of the community.
